The Effects of Strategic Intervention Material in Computer Hardware Servicing Exploratory Course to Students' Academic Performance in Technology and Livelihood Education

Abstract

INTRODUCTION

Technology and livelihood Education (TLE), an exploratory subject for Grade 7 and Grade 8, introduced the different learning activities, which will prepare the students to be skilled before they take the step into the field of work. The researchers developed a Strategic Intervention Material (SIM) in Computer Hardware Servicing, an Exploratory Course of Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE), to bridge the learning gaps in Grade 8 students. Researchers are trying to find out how Technology and Livelihood Education (TLE) can be taught in such a way that students will learn the correct measurement and calculation.

METHODS

The researchers created a SIM that is used in this study. They were intervention materials designed to help teachers provide the students A needed support to make progress. The SIM focused on carrying out mensuration and calculation. The intervention materials used were the guide card, activity card, assessment card, enrichment card and reference card. The pre-test was given to 40 students. It was a 20-item teacher-made test, which was designed to measure the mastery level of the students on the lesson chosen by the researchers. The pre-test was administered to the students. The least mastered competencies were identified. The SIM was given to the students for use. A post-test was conducted after the administration of SIM.

RESULTS

Table 1 displays the mastery performance score of the students' pre-test and post-test on the least learned competency. The data shows that the MPS during the pre-test is significantly low with 40.65% while the MPS during the post-test is 88.65%. The MPS of the post-test increased by 48% over the pre-test.

DISCUSSIONS

The Mean Percentage Score (MPS) in Computer Hardware Servicing Exploratory Course of Grade 8 students during the Pre-test is below the 75 percent level of proficiency. The achievement of the students in the post-test after their exposure to the Strategic Intervention Materials (SIM) is higher and better compared to the pre-test. There is a significant difference in the achievement of the students. This suggests that the Strategic Intervention Materials (SIM) be adopted as instructional materials for teaching TLE to facilitate and improve performance. Furthermore, other researchers could work and prepare the same materials on other learning areas.